David Carnes on Writing a Book – Salesforce Admins

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David Carnes joins the Salesforce Admins Podcast to chat about writing a book, tips you can apply to your own content, and, of course, reports …

1. Content opportunities
– David was approached by O’Reilly Media to write a book on Salesforce analytics.
– He had many topics in mind from his experience hosting the Dashboard Dojo and speaking at events.
– Blog writing and speaking at events are great ways to develop content and ideas.

2. Importance of reports and dashboards
– Many companies wait too long to invest in proper business intelligence tools.
– Reports and dashboards are crucial reporting tools for the majority of users.
– The Dashboard Dojo provides a platform for improving Salesforce reporting skills through webinars and recordings.

3. Reporting tips and tricks
– Combining reporting with other Salesforce features can enhance functionality.
– Formulas and trending are powerful tools for solving problems and showing progress.
– Sitting in meetings where dashboards are used allows for immediate feedback and improvement.

4. Additional insights from the podcast
– The full episode covers unknown settings, integrating reporting with app building, and the difference between writing and editing.
– The book, “Mastering Salesforce Reports and Dashboards,” is recommended for further reading.

5. David Carnes’ experience writing the book
– David discusses his passion for reports and dashboards and the content creation process.
– He emphasizes the importance of sustaining writing and learning about oneself throughout the process.
– David’s favorite tech book publisher is O’Reilly Media.

You can read it here: https://sfdc.blog/UvTRJ

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